Vagnini originally faced sexual assault charges, but prosecutors later dropped those charges as part of their agreement.

He apologized in court Friday.

"I would just like to tell the court that I apologize for my actions, and I never set out or meant to hurt anyone," Vagnini said.

"Officer Vagnini has broken that trust. He's caused enormous damage, lasting damage to his fellow officers, to his police department, to the criminal justice system and most importantly to the community," Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said.

The plea deal meant Vagnini did not have to register as a sex offender.

He pleaded no contest to charges of conducting illegal strip searches and misconduct in public office and was sentenced to 26 months in prison and an additional 34 months of extended supervision.

Vagnini's family left court with no comment, but his attorney told WISN 12 News he felt the sentence was fair, so did the attorney for several of the victims.

"All of my clients wanted Mr. Vagnini to be sentenced to prison, and I think they'll be satisfied that has occurred," Jonathan Safran said.

Three other officers have also been charged in the case and are expected in court in July.

"The Milwaukee Police Department remains committed to holding itself to the highest ethical and professional standards," Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said in a statement late Friday afternoon. "We can not break the law in the name of enforcing the law. We can not pursue noble ends using ignoble means. We will continue to work to regain the trust of those whose confidence in us has been undermined by these events."